Spirit rapping unveiled! : An exposé of the origin, history, theology and philosophy of certain alleged communications from the spirit world, by means of "spirit rapping," "medium writing," "physical demonstrations," etc. With illustrations. (1853)
Mattison, Hiram, 1811-1868 · New York : : Published by Mason Brothers... · leaf 61
its to circle inPhil. Hist., p. 26. Every thing being arranged, the circle take their seats atthe table, darken the room, and in due time the rappingsbegin. * What a beautiful philosophy this is, and,how congenial with theviews and practices of a certain class. It not only mingles malesand females,… … In the cut, the lady medium sits on the right, with her secretary behind her in the background. The members ofthe circle look (as they should) very impressible; and quitenegative, both as to electricity and common sense. And.the gentleman who has just paid his admission-fee, and is aboutto enter…
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